1995 BMW Z3 vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1995 BMW Z3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Z3 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 BMW Z3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 BMW Z3 (179 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Z3 | 1957 Morris Isis | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | Z3 | Isis |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
